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Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake

Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake - Flavorful & Guilt-Free Delight

This Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a wholesome, gluten-free, and low-carb meal that celebrates flavors with chicken, zucchini, and tomatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Veggies
  • 1 Chicken Breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium Zucchini fresh is preferable
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, zucchini, tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Add olive oil, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden and chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. Let the dish cool for a few minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a customizable twist, add your favorite vegetables or substitute with different cheese types like feta or goat cheese.

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